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In observation of National Yoga Awareness Month, McPherson Family YMCA is offering a free Introduction to Yoga Clinic Sunday, September 26 at 3:30 pm at the Y. This event is open to the community and will be taught by certified instructor Kathy Mannebach. This class is for beginners and will emphasize technique pose by pose, giving participants an introduction to yoga in a stress free and inviting atmosphere.
National Yoga Awareness Month, deemed in 2008 by the Office of Disease Prevention and Healthy Promotion is designated to educate and inspire youth and adults to take responsibility for their heath by focusing on prevention and healthy lifestyle choices.
Yoga is a scientific system of physical and mental practices including various postures (poses/exercises) that involve deep breathing, body movement, meditation and relaxation. The scientifically proven benefits of yoga are numerous, including increased flexibility, reduction of stress, strengthened immune system, enhanced respiration, improved brain function, reduction of inflammation and pain associated with arthritis and other chronic conditions, and a decrease in hypertension.
Based on a survey conducted by Yoga Journal, over 15 Million people from all walks of life are practicing yoga in the US; another 15-25 million have expressed an interest in trying yoga. There is a yoga style that is appropriate for everyone, including children, teens, special needs individuals, business professionals, pregnant women, politicians, celebrities and seniors.
The Y offers yoga classes throughout the week for different skill levels. Class schedules are available on the Y’s website at www.mcphersonfamilyymca.com.
In observation of National Yoga Awareness Month, McPherson Family YMCA is offering a free Introduction to Yoga Clinic Sunday, September 26 at 3:30 pm at the Y. This event is open to the community and will be taught by certified instructor Kathy Mannebach. This class is for beginners and will emphasize technique pose by pose, giving participants an introduction to yoga in a stress free and inviting atmosphere.
National Yoga Awareness Month, deemed in 2008 by the Office of Disease Prevention and Healthy Promotion is designated to educate and inspire youth and adults to take responsibility for their heath by focusing on prevention and healthy lifestyle choices.
Yoga is a scientific system of physical and mental practices including various postures (poses/exercises) that involve deep breathing, body movement, meditation and relaxation. The scientifically proven benefits of yoga are numerous, including increased flexibility, reduction of stress, strengthened immune system, enhanced respiration, improved brain function, reduction of inflammation and pain associated with arthritis and other chronic conditions, and a decrease in hypertension.
Based on a survey conducted by Yoga Journal, over 15 Million people from all walks of life are practicing yoga in the US; another 15-25 million have expressed an interest in trying yoga. There is a yoga style that is appropriate for everyone, including children, teens, special needs individuals, business professionals, pregnant women, politicians, celebrities and seniors.
The Y offers yoga classes throughout the week for different skill levels. Class schedules are available on the Y’s website at www.mcphersonfamilyymca.com.
